Brian A. DiGangi, DVM shares five top tips for traveling with animals. He recommends:
- Review travel regulations
- Explain the importance of preventative care
- Recommend permanent identification
- Identify and mitigate travel specific risks
- Discuss steps and protect behavioral health and welfare
Source: Clinician’s Brief, January 2018.
Clinicians play an important role in ensuring safe transportation of companion animals. Familiarity with state, federal and international travel regulations is essential to prevent travel delays and potentially unsafe and inhumane conditions. Companion animals should undergo physical examinations prior to transportation, and appropriate treatment should be provided when necessary.
Also see:
- How to fly with cats, Animal Health Digest, January 23, 2018.
- APHIS pet travel tool, Animal Health Digest, October 9, 2016.